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parties

  • plural
    of party.
    party
    noun
    a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc..
  • present tense form
    of party (3rd person singular).
    party
    noun
    a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc..

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Over the years, world leaders have had varying reactions to American presidents of both parties.

From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026

During school field trips and friends’ birthday parties, I tore into them all.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

This content does not necessarily reflect the views of these parties and organizations.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

But Bonehill-Paine said he had now withdrawn his candidacy, adding that opposition parties would "spend all their time focusing on my past".

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

"It's not about talent—just look at the people who get all the parts—it's about getting spotted. And you get spotted at parties. The right parties."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda